SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 50 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
6.7
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 435 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
1040 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
1290 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.47 m
SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
520 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
